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Purple Reign 1: Chapter 9 “‘O’ as in Offensive – The Dust Bowl Comes East”
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Purple Reign 1: Chapter 9 “‘O’ as in Offensive – The Dust Bowl Comes East”

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Remembering the laughs and drinks and shots with the larger than life Tony Siragusa
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Remembering the laughs and drinks and shots with the larger than life Tony Siragusa

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Asking The Baltimore Banner leadership how they’ll make a difference locally with better news
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Asking The Baltimore Banner leadership how they’ll make a difference locally with better news

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Purple Reign 1: Chapter 8 “First Things First”
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Purple Reign 1: Chapter 8 “First Things First”

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Having a discussion about guns and crime with Mayor Scott
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Having a discussion about guns and crime with Mayor Scott

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Siragusa pouring out his love for the Modell Family in 2017
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Siragusa pouring out his love for the Modell Family in 2017

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Purple Reign 1: Chapter 7 “The Greatest Defense in The History of The Game”
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Purple Reign 1: Chapter 7 “The Greatest Defense in The History of The Game”

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The Recon: The dust up on January 6th and the careless words of Jack Del Rio in the echo chamber
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The Recon: The dust up on January 6th and the careless words of Jack Del Rio in the echo chamber

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Having a Banner conversation about the future of news and media in Baltimore
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Having a Banner conversation about the future of news and media in Baltimore

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What went wrong with Baltimore’s World Cup bid?
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What went wrong with Baltimore’s World Cup bid?

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Purple Reign 1: Chapter 9 “‘O’ as in Offensive – The Dust Bowl Comes East”

The Ravens came to Miami on Sept. 17, 2000, for the first time in their five-year existence and the fans from Baltimore were out in force. It was the first time a Baltimore football franchise had played in South Florida since Dan Marino’s rookie season. A lot had changed from that day in 1983.

Finding some color and crunch in your healthy Weis summer snacks

Remembering the laughs and drinks and shots with the larger than life Tony Siragusa

Asking The Baltimore Banner leadership how they’ll make a difference locally with better news

Purple Reign 1: Chapter 8 “First Things First”

Having a discussion about guns and crime with Mayor Scott

PODCAST AUDIO VAULT

MARYLAND CRAB CAKE TOUR

LOCAL DISCUSSION

Do you remember when we broadcast sports radio from the Lord Baltimore Hotel alley?

Local sports fan Daryl Baker joins Nestor to tell old studio stories from WLG and Lord Baltimore

What is the future of baseball in urban centers?

Seattle Mariners broadcaster Dave Sims talks baseball and its future with Nestor at Luna Del Sea

Moving to the Next Phaze for a delicious crab cake in heart of downtown

Next Phaze Cafe owner Tony Randall serves up a tasty downtown crab cake to Nestor for Juneteenth

Does Mancini have a future with Orioles?

Luke Jones and Nestor get caught up on Orioles baseball as Nats come to Camden Yards

Twelve Ravens thoughts following most difficult day in franchise history

Luke Jones remembers Tony Siragusa and Jaylon Ferguson.

Purple Reign 1: Chapter 5 “Canton Comes To Baltimore”

Purple Reign, Chapter 5: "Canton Comes to Baltimore" Nestor recounts what an outpost franchise the Ravens were when Rod Woodson and Shannon Sharpe showed up in Owings Mills

Nestor welcomes Tony Siragusa to the Baltimore Ravens in May 1997 at The Barn

There wasn't much to recommend signing with the fledgling purple birds of Art Modell in the crowded AFC Central but The Goose saw potential in Ray Lewis and leadership in Ted Marchibroda.

Ravens announce tragic death of outside linebacker Jaylon Ferguson at 26

The 26-year-old was preparing for his fourth NFL season and had taken part in last week's minicamp.

Purple Reign 1: Chapter 1 “Meet The New Boss”

Purple Reign, Chapter 1: "The Boss Arrives" “Hi, Coach Billick? My name is Nestor Aparicio. I own the all-sports radio station in Baltimore and I’m about to become your new best friend.”

Purple Reign 1: Chapter 6 “No Fooling in April – The War Room Breeds a Champion”

From Ozzie Newsome and Phil Savage, the Ravens dominance began on their first draft day in 1996. Nestor takes you inside that inaugural War Room that netted Jonathan Ogden and Ray Lewis.

Purple Reign 1: Chapter 7 “The Greatest Defense in The History of The Game”

While the 2000 Baltimore Ravens will always receive credit from fans and foes alike for being the team that allowed the fewest points in NFL history – and punctuated that task with a defensive unit shutout in Super Bowl XXXV – only four men can properly put into perspective the pain, the growth and the joy of a group that ultimately captured greatness.

What are the questions that will linger all summer for Ravens?

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens chances of winning Super Bowl this season

What went wrong with Baltimore’s World Cup bid?

Marty Conway joins Nestor to discuss what went wrong with Baltimore bid to host World Cup 2026

What did we really learn from the words of Lamar?

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the words of Lamar Jackson and his future with Baltimore Ravens
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Don and Nestor discuss the careless words of Jack Del Rio on The Recon
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Don and Nestor discuss sensible solutions for the gun issues in America on The Recon
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Shafiyq Hinton tells Nestor and Don about his council campaign in 6th District of Baltimore County
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Scott Phillips discusses community action and running for Delegate in diverse 10th District
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WBAL reporter Rob Lang tells Nestor and Don how gathering and reporting news has evolved
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Like every sane citizen in this country Don and Nestor demand action on guns in America in The Recon
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David Simon tells Nestor and Don exactly how the drug war has destroyed policing in modern America
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Don Mohler and Nestor use The Recon to wonder why an 18-year old needs an assault weapon in America
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Nestor loses his mind with Don over Roe v Wade and discusses teenage parenting from the inside
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Nikki Charlson checks in from Maryland Election HQ with advice and facts on voting before July 19th
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Buzzy Hettleman sets the record straight on Kirwan, Maryland and education
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Vinny DiMarco joins Nestor and Don to discuss Health Care For All and major progress in Maryland
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The Recon addresses who pays for the high crimes of January 6th and when will the criminals go jail?
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Wes Moore makes a case for his run for Annapolis and serving Baltimore better as Governor
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Shannon Sneed discusses why she joined Perez for Governor team and how July election changes race
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John Feinstein takes a good walk on Dan Snyder, sportwriting and the end of Coach K with Don and Nes
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Michael Olesker tells Don and Nestor the many tales and trials of carousel life of Boogie Weinglass
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Don Mohler tries to convince Nestor that Opening Day was a legitimate sellout at Camden Yards
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Don Mohler and Nestor do The Recon on baseball, spring and the future of Supreme Court
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Tony Fugett discusses his battle for new lines and candidacy for 2nd district in Baltimore County
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SPORTS

Purple Reign 1: Chapter 9 “‘O’ as in Offensive – The Dust Bowl Comes East”

The Ravens came to Miami on Sept. 17, 2000, for the first time in their five-year existence and the fans from Baltimore were out in force. It was the first time a Baltimore football franchise had played in South Florida since Dan Marino’s rookie season. A lot had changed from that day in 1983.

Purple Reign 1: Chapter 7 “The Greatest Defense in The History of The Game”

While the 2000 Baltimore Ravens will always receive credit from fans and foes alike for being the team that allowed the fewest points in NFL history – and punctuated that task with a defensive unit shutout in Super Bowl XXXV – only four men can properly put into perspective the pain, the growth and the joy of a group that ultimately captured greatness.

Nestor welcomes Tony Siragusa to the Baltimore Ravens in May 1997 at The Barn

There wasn't much to recommend signing with the fledgling purple birds of Art Modell in the crowded AFC Central but The Goose saw potential in Ray Lewis and leadership in Ted Marchibroda.

Do you remember when we broadcast sports radio from the Lord Baltimore Hotel alley?

Local sports fan Daryl Baker joins Nestor to tell old studio stories from WLG and Lord Baltimore

Purple Reign 1: Chapter 5 “Canton Comes To Baltimore”

Purple Reign, Chapter 5: "Canton Comes to Baltimore" Nestor recounts what an outpost franchise the Ravens were when Rod Woodson and Shannon Sharpe showed up in Owings Mills

What is the future of baseball in urban centers?

Seattle Mariners broadcaster Dave Sims talks baseball and its future with Nestor at Luna Del Sea

What did we really learn from the words of Lamar?

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the words of Lamar Jackson and his future with Baltimore Ravens

Remembering the laughs and drinks and shots with the larger than life Tony Siragusa

Nestor remembers the life and times and laughs and tackles of Tony Siragusa with Luke Jones

Ravens announce tragic death of outside linebacker Jaylon Ferguson at 26

The 26-year-old was preparing for his fourth NFL season and had taken part in last week's minicamp.

Purple Reign 1: Chapter 1 “Meet The New Boss”

Purple Reign, Chapter 1: "The Boss Arrives" “Hi, Coach Billick? My name is Nestor Aparicio. I own the all-sports radio station in Baltimore and I’m about to become your new best friend.”

The Goose cooks up 20 years of ring stories and lost tales of Super Bowl XXXV in Tampa

It has been two decades since Nestor took Tony Siragusa to The Barn for some crabs. Let Goose tell you about what he did in the locker room before the big win on January 28, 2001.

Siragusa pouring out his love for the Modell Family in 2017

When David Modell died in early 2017, Nestor reached to many of the Super Bowl XXXV heroes and early Ravens players to discuss the Modell family and coming to Baltimore to built a legacy. Tony Siragusa discussed a magical time in sports history in our city and left poignant words behind. We mourn his death here at WNST Baltimore Positive.

DENNIS KOULATSOS

BILL COLE

LEONARD RASKIN

TODD SCHULER

BALTIMORE NEWS

What does Angelos v. Angelos mean for fans of Orioles and future of Baltimore?

Luke Jones and Nestor try to interpret lawsuit of Angelos versus Angelos and Orioles future

Finding some color and crunch in your healthy Weis summer snacks

Christina Pelletier of Weis Markets offers Nestor some healthy snack ideas for summer living

What did we really learn from the words of Lamar?

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the words of Lamar Jackson and his future with Baltimore Ravens

The Goose cooks up 20 years of ring stories and lost tales of Super Bowl XXXV in Tampa

It has been two decades since Nestor took Tony Siragusa to The Barn for some crabs. Let Goose tell you about what he did in the locker room before the big win on January 28, 2001.

What is the future of baseball in urban centers?

Seattle Mariners broadcaster Dave Sims talks baseball and its future with Nestor at Luna Del Sea

POLITICS

BALTIMORE POSITIVE TV

MUSIC CLASSIC

BUSINESS

Copeland says online educational tools still open doors to Lewis Museum for learning

The Executive Director of the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History & Culture tells us how to stay involved

Councilman David Marks discusses zoning, housing and being a Republican in era of Trump

From schools to taxes to life after COVID, we are discussing issues on both sides of the aisle at Baltimore Positive as we begin our new website merger

Cooking up a BLK Swan crab cake and Super Bowl memories with Jameel McClain

Jameel McClain joins Nestor at BLK Swan to discuss life as a Baltimore Ravens lifer

Fried or broiled? Mixing crab cakes and baseball means summer in Maryland

As Opening Day approaches, Bill Cole joins Nestor to discuss how debating the local delicacy and your favorite restaurant concoction serves as a recipe for summer fun.

EDUCATION

Rosendale says Maryland tech community is huddling for local solutions during pandemic

From vaccines and therapeutics to cybersecurity, the work of the members of the Maryland Tech Council help power all sorts of modern life here locally, especially in collaborations during the COVID-19 pandemic

New Senate President Ferguson tells his journey from teaching to government

You heard the big news about Bill Ferguson becoming new Senate President in Annapolis. Now, hear his story of public service and his "why"...

An educational primer on why you need to care about Kirwan

We sought to have the most intelligent conversation possible on the Kirwan Commission so we reached to new Senate President Bill Ferguson for facts on education. He brought the goods...

HEALTH

Is Wes Moore pointed toward a run for Annapolis?

Now headed home after years of daily train commuting to New York to lead the Robin Hood Foundation, we asked the author of "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" about his political future in Maryland.

Suntha says credentials of Fauci regarding COVID are unassailable

The leader of University of Maryland Medical System discussed all aspects of the virus and a potential vaccine

Make a Weis choice and get vaccinated today!

Katrina Osbourne of Weis Markets joins Nestor to discuss vaccinations and easy availability. You can even pick your brand and time and date. It's so important! Please do your part to end COVID!

ARTS

Tom Johnston of The Doobie Brothers invites Nestor to listen to the Hall of Fame music

When the Doobie Brothers were coming to the Modell Lyric in Spring 2019, Tom Johnston gave Nestor a chance to discuss four decades of brilliant music.

Learning the history of the Maryland crab cake at Faidley’s Seafood in Baltimore

If you love Maryland crabs and crab cakes, we've got the story behind a significant Baltimore seafood institution at Lexington Market. We learned a lot about crustaceans talking to Nancy Faidley Devine about the perfect recipe and serving temperature. Backfin or jumbo lump? You decide...

Is there ever a good sequel?

Todd Schuler and Nestor wonder if there is a sequel for cicadas or good movies like the original "Coming To America."

LEADERSHIP

WNST CLASSIC

Mark Bryan of Hootie and The Blowfish talks love of Maryland based sports with Nestor in April 1997

Because he can't find his picture with Mark Bryan during this era, this is Darius Rucker. This one might include the time when Nestor got them a gig doing the National Anthem at Camden Yards before an Orioles game and Rucker was trapped on the golf course. Perhaps...

Talking leadership and expectations with John Harbaugh as another season begins

The Ravens head coach begins his 14th season at the helm in Owings Mills as the team prepares for another not-so-normal training camp in the summer heat. Don, Luke and Nestor spend some time discussing leadership, Lamar Jackson and earning the right to be a Super Bowl contender.

Mark Bryan of Hootie and The Blowfish rekindles the Group Therapy bromance of rock and roll tour

When Darius Rucker and the boys from South Carolina put the band back together in the summer of 2019, the Maryland-bred guitarist checked in with Nestor to talk about life in and out of Hootie.

A lifer Buffalo-to-Baltimore sports connection and a wing of history

Buffalo sports historian Mike Billoni is joined by legendary local sports cartoonist Mike Ricigliano to discuss the not-for-long Blue Jays miracle in Western New York. And the forty years and a century that came before that...

Let Marvin Lewis tell the tale of the greatest defense in NFL history 20 years later

Telling the story of the 2000 Baltimore Ravens never gets old. Defensive coordinator Marvin Lewis joined Nestor from Arizona State to recap some of the old purple magic and how it changes your life.

Tom Johnston of The Doobie Brothers invites Nestor to listen to the Hall of Fame music

When the Doobie Brothers were coming to the Modell Lyric in Spring 2019, Tom Johnston gave Nestor a chance to discuss four decades of brilliant music.

Remembering that time when Marv Albert gifted Nestor a career in sports radio

After a trip to New York to see Bruce Springsteen on Broadway, Nestor comes back from way downtown in Gotham with a big city story that Don Mohler has never heard for The Recon about the birth of his career. You know about Kenny Albert but what about his father's role in berthing WNST?

When Ray Lewis and Rod Woodson dreamed of winning a Super Bowl at The Barn

It was the beginning of the Brian Billick era in Baltimore when two future Hall of Famers gathered in Parkville to talk about winning a ring.

The night that Deion Sanders went PrimeTime from Parkville

He arrived with Kordell Stewart, refused to sign autographs and had an awesome mink coat. But as you will hear, Prime sat center stage and answered every question from every Ravens fan when he was no longer in the "prime" of his legendary career.

Purple Reign 1: Chapter 2 “A Silver Trophy But Not A Silver Spoon”

Purple Reign, Chapter 2: "A Silver Trophy But Not a Silver Spoon" The legacy of Art and David Modell and how they came to Baltimore from Cleveland and built a Super Bowl XXXV championship operation

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